disaster response

[2026-01-19]How Climate Crisis and Aging Population Are Shaping Korea’s 2025 Disaster Response

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The National Fire Agency’s 2025 analysis shows that climate change and an aging population are significantly altering disaster response in Korea.
While fires increased by 1.9%, rescue operations dropped by 9.2% and ambulance calls by 1.2%, with those aged 60 and over making up 58% of transported patients.
Authorities stress the need for precise, data-driven disaster response systems to address these evolving challenges.

[2026-01-18]Korea Fire Agency Unveils 10 AI-Powered Strategies for Disaster Response

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The Korea Fire Agency announced on the 16th a plan to implement ten strategic tasks using AI and advanced technologies.
Key initiatives include an integrated information network, unmanned firefighting equipment, and boosting K-Fire exports, with R&D funding increased by 65% to 50.3 billion KRW.
These advancements aim to enhance disaster response, improve firefighter safety, and accelerate entry into international markets.